Electrical Controls for Beginners

Electrical controls can be difficult to learn when you’re new. The problem is there’s no one place you can go to answer your questions quickly. When you’re just starting to learn your questions are very specific. The problem is the subject area is extremely large and there is no Electrical Controls for Dummies book

Colleges teach large topics like theory

Trade Schools teach topics specific to the their trade

Product Classes teach topics specific to their products

Learning Electrical Controls

Find a good electrical quick reference that’s easy to understand. Ugly’s Electric Motors & Controls is a great choice because it covers electrical controls topics most people care about, but doesn’t overwhelm you with too much detail. Click on the picture to see it on Amazon.

Find a good mentor that will work with you. A Master Apprentice relationship is the best way to learn about anything, including electrical controls. Learn from a master and from the experience of doing. The Master’s role is to teach you and guide you through the experience of making a series of small mistakes. You learn by doing.

If you have immediate electrical controls questions give us a shot. We don’t mind taking the time to try to help you. We’ll gauge your knowledge level and discuss topics using terminology we both understand. The posts below cover frequently discussed topics or questions using simple language. If you want a more give us a call.